"Agreed."
The plain, unremarkable voice sounded like a bolt from the blue to everyone present.
Everyone stared at Black Robe Duke Tuzray with blank expressions, unable to understand what was happening.
The Imperial Councilors were still shocked by Prophet Medif's abstention. They had thought the proposal would be rejected. The Consul's supporters were all disappointed, and some were even panicking. No one had expected Black Robe Duke Tuzray to suddenly defect and cast the final vote in favor.
The resolution had passed!
A trace of amusement flashed in Rayne's eyes. Although he had reached a deal with Ogulvi, he could not be certain that the other party would keep his word. Now, he could finally relax.
The Soul Saint Wizards on the platform all wore remarkably colorful expressions.
Ansiwodoss, Oruoin, Dean Sabra, and Chronomancer were utterly stunned, while Osiria looked somewhat lost.
Duke Silverstar and Storm Queen, the two sisters, were shocked at first, then felt a surge of relief. Rayne had apparently planned everything already. If they had not stood firmly by their position, Rayne would certainly have settled accounts with them afterward, and they would never have had a good ending.
The Soul Saint Wizards who had voted against the proposal reacted the most violently.
The happiness on Kailstone's face instantly froze. Just a second ago, he had thought the proposal had been rejected and that he had successfully stopped Rayne's ambition, as if he were standing atop the clouds. The next second, Black Robe Duke Tuzray had voted in favor, as though hurling him into the Bottomless Abyss.
The situation had reversed so quickly that his projection stood frozen on the spot, like a statue.
Great Sage Kongjielade shook his head helplessly.
Master Huai smoked in silence.
Duchess Magna, Duchess of Purple Flame's face was hidden beneath